Урок з англійської мови для учнів 4-х класів з теми "Getting around London"

Getting around London

Objectives :

-to extend pupils’ knowledge on the topic;

-to develop listening skills;

-to develop reading skills;

-to develop writing skills;

-to enrich pupils’ vocabulary;

-to revise grammar material (have to, don’t have to);

-to develop critical thinking;

-to teach pupils to work in groups;

-to involve pupils to study English;

Equipment: books, copy-books, a tape - recorder, individual cards, pictures, video materials, a map of London, posters, smart-board.

The Procedure of the Lesson.

1. Greeting: Good-morning, pupils!

                       Good-morning, teacher!

                       Nice to meet you!

                       Nice to meet you too.

                       Sit down, please.

Today I am your teacher of English. My name is Kateryna Ivanivna. I want you to

                                                                                                 be active

                                                                                                 be polite

                                                                                                 try to speak only English                

Don’t be lazy dear friends

Move your arms and move your hands!

2. Warming up.

We are going to have an unusual lesson. It will be a tour to one of the oldest cities of the world. The name of it is hidden in the crossword.

1. The capital of India.                                                                  Rome

2. The capital of Russia.                                                               Moscow

3. The capital of Germany.                                                          Berlin

4. The capital of Spain.                                                                 Delhi

5. The capital of Italy.                                                                   Madrid

6. The capital of the USA.                                                             Washington

7. The capital of England/Great Britain.                                    London

3. Let’s have an excursion around London. Video presentation.

4. Phonetic drills. There are a lot of places to see and to visit in London. Look at the screen, listen and repeat them. Pay attention to your sounds.

Buckingham Palace          Trafalgar Square

London Eye                          St.Paul’s Cathedral

Houses of Parliament         Greenwich

Tower Bridge                        Madame Tussauds Museum

5. Listening Comprehension.

a) Pre-listening;

Tell me please, where in London you can see famous people and characters; e.g. Lady Gaga, Marylyn Monroe, the Beatles……….

Of course in Madame Tussauds Museum. 

b) Listening; ex.2p.40

to arrange a meeting - домовитись про зустріч

queue - черга, стояти в черзі

bossy - той, хто любить керувати

wax models - воскові моделі

c)  Post-listening; answering the questions; ex.3p.40

6. Reading Comprehension.

a) Pre-reading: Matching famous places of London to their description;

b) Reading;

A four day tour of London.

Day 1

Buckingham Palace was built in 1702.It is the residence of the queen. Changing of the guard in front of the palace take place at 11 o’clock in the morning.

Day 2

London Eye is one of the biggest attractions. It is 135 metres tall. When the weather is fine you can see 40 kilometers across London.

Day 3

St. Paul’s Cathedral is in the centre of London. It’s dome is110 metres high. It is the biggest church in the United Kingdom.

Day 4

The Tower of London is the oldest historical building. It was built in 1078 as a castle and a palace. It is a museum now.

c) Post-reading;

London quiz. Multiple choice.

1. The queen lives in  a) the Tower of London;

                                       b) Buckingham Palace;

                                       c) Westminster Abbey;

2. The Tower of London is a) a museum;

                                               b) a gallery;

                                               c) a church;

3. London Eye is a) a theatre;

                              b) an attraction;

                              c) a museum;

4. St. Paul’s Cathedral is a) a church;

                                           b) a palace;

                                           c) a park;

7. Brain-ring. A team work. Pupils take cards from a Magic Box.

A bonus: free ticket to London

1. The capital of England is London (+)

2. The oldest building in London is London Eye (-)

3. The biggest church is St. Paul’s Cathedral (+)

4. London stands on the river Thames (+)

5. There are Houses of Parliament in London (+)

1. Buckingham Palace is the home of the queen (+)

2. Greenwich is the capital of England (-)

3. Big Ben is the name of the clock (+)

4. The Tower is the oldest building in London (+)

5. There are wax figures in Madame Tussaud’s Museum (+)

8. Grammar point. Structures: have to, don’t have to.

a) oral practice; making-up sentences

e.g. I have to go to school.

       I have to help my parents.

       I don’t have to cook dinner.

b) Short dialogues with have to and don’t have to

e.g. Do you have to make your bed?

      Yes, I have.

      Do you have to get up early on Sundays?

      No, I don’t

c) Writing. Filling the gaps with have to and don’t have to. Individual work.

1. I ……… do my homework.

2. We ……… be late to school.

3. Rob ……… get up early.

4. Mary ……… go to the zoo.

5. They ………study well.

d) Listen and do my commands

You have to run, to jump, to stand up, to touch your nose, to touch your head, to clap your hands, to smile, to go to the blackboard, touch your nose……

9. Summing up .What have you learnt about London?

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.

10. Hometask and marks.

Your hometask is to write a report ”Famous places of London”

Good-bye! Have a nice d